Applications
Applications


In EU, Ribbond is approved to be placed on or within enamel.

Orthodontic Retainer

For post orthodontic retainers with 1/2 mobility or less, Ribbond offers the Orthodontic Ribbond. Using the same technique for making a periodontal splint, it is possible to make low bulk, bondable and esthetic retainers.

Ribbond retainer
Ribbond retainer


Technique

Step 1
Clean and etch teeth

Prepare the teeth for bonding using your standard bonding procedure. Apply a thin layer of a paste composite at the level of the interproximal contacts.


Step 2
Wet fibers

Wet the Ribbond with unfilled bonding resin (sealant). Adapt the Ribbond into the composite. Like a bonded bracket, the fixed Ribbond retainer must be closely laminated against the tooth.


Step 3
Adapt fibers

Hold the adapted Ribbond against the tooth with your finger. Use an instrument to place the Ribbond into the interproximal contacts closely against the adjacent teeth. Continue one tooth at a time until the entire Ribbond retainer is placed.


Step 4
Wire placement Ribbond placement

The placement of a Ribbond retainer is different than a wire. The Ribbond is closely adapted against the teeth and deep into the interproximal contacts.


Step 5
Remove excess composite and cure

After placement, remove extra composite and cure.


Step 6
Cover with flowable

Using applicator brushes, instruments or needle tipped syringes apply a thin coat of flowable composite over the Ribbond. Cure.


Step 7
Finished retainer

Esthetic and comfortable, the Ribbond retainer is complete.



Diastema Closure Maintenance


Esthetic
  • Esthetic — No gray show-through
  • Durable — Does not harden and fracture like wire

Step 1
Make preparation

Cut a shallow preparation in the teeth with a #4 round diamond, at the level of the interproximal contacts, and prepare teeth for bonding.


Step 2
Pleace composite

Place a thin layer of paste composite in the preparation. Wet the Ribbond with bonding resin and press the Ribbond through the composite and against the base of the preparation.Cure.


Step 3
Additonal layer of flowable

An additional layer of composite is applied so that the retainer is flush with the surrounding tooth structure.The finished retainer "disappears" within the composite and has no bulk


Step 4
Esthetic

Unlike a metal wire Ribbond offers superior esthetics and is not visible.



Reinforcing Acrylic Orthodontic Appliances


Reinforced removable retainer

Ask your laboratory to include Ribbond to prevent fracture failures.